| Severe dyspnoea on light exercise at high altitude: unusual presentation of Ebstein's anomaly. | |
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PMID: 17368588 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We present a case of Ebstein's anomaly revealed by symptoms occurring at high altitude. A 63 year old male with no previous symptoms of cardiovascular disease developed acute severe shortness of breath when walking up a flight of stairs at an altitude of 2500 m. Echocardiography showed apical displacement of the tricuspid valve. Exercise capacity at sea level was normal, as were oxygen saturation at rest and maximal exercise. We think that the patient's symptoms can be explained by increased afterload on the right ventricle during exercise at high altitude. The functional capacity of the small right ventricle may then be exceeded and symptoms manifest. |
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Authors:
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Magnus Dencker; Martin Stagmo; Per Wollmer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Letter Date: 2007-03-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 125 ISSN: 1874-1754 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-05 Completed Date: 2008-05-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e14-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Altitude* Dyspnea / etiology* Ebstein Anomaly / diagnosis*, pathology Exercise* Exercise Tolerance* Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnosis*, physiopathology Male Middle Aged Oxygen Consumption Tricuspid Valve / pathology* |
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